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University Chemisry Interviews what to expect?

I'm not applying for Oxbridge but I am applying for York and Bristol and a few others, york and Bristol I think interview. What can I expect a formal or informal interview and hard or easy questions. Any examples would be nice...

Reply 1

username878045

I went to York's, but not Bristol (I already had York's offer, so declined Bristol's interview); it was very informal. It's more of a chance to see that applicants aren't complete boneheads or exam-machines. I was asked mostly personal questions, and then briefly discussed chemistry for about 5 minutes. Not stressful at all (at least not compared to other interviews I've had).

Reply 2

AmyLH

York was more of an informal chat than an interview, they told us before we even got there we were guaranteed an offer. I just spoke to someone about things I'd wrote in my PS and they asked me a few chemistry questions.

Reply 3

EierVonSatan

Very few departments make an interview part of their selection process, most of them are primarily a way for them to advertise their university, courses and department to you. I've certainly known situations were people get offers beforehand and even those who got offers after not attending.